Campus Grounds & Maintenance Technician

Maintenance; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson County Schools Maintenance in Wilson, NC is seeking a Groundskeeper I to assist with the care of school grounds and related structures. You will operate mowers and power equipment under supervision and perform planting, pruning, and maintenance tasks as directed.

The role reports to the Groundskeeper Supervisor and is a permanent, 12-month position. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC driver’s license, and experience with grounds equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Courses in horticulture preferred.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License (Class A CDL preferred).
• General safety knowledge for grounds maintenance.
• Experience with grounds equipment such as tractors, loaders, and small engines.
• Knowledge of planting, pruning, and turf maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs fencing as needed.
• Maintains signs and grounds equipment.
• Operates and maintains grounds equipment and tools.
• Maintains athletic fields including mowing, fertilizing, and lime.
• Plants grass, trees and shrubs; trims and shapes growth.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter; paints parking lots.

Skills

Driver competency

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Planting/pruning knowledge

Communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Horticulture courses

North Carolina Driver’s License

Tools

Tractor operation

Loader operation

Chainsaw

Hedge trimmers

Blowers

Pressure washers

Job description

Wilson County Schools Maintenance in Wilson, NC is seeking a Groundskeeper I to assist with the care of school grounds and related structures. You will operate mowers and power equipment under supervision and perform planting, pruning, and maintenance tasks as directed.

The role reports to the Groundskeeper Supervisor and is a permanent, 12-month position. Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid NC driver’s license, and experience with grounds equipment.